JP2007189479A - Optical notification system using mobile phone - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily notify a user of a mobile phone that the time when one schedule is performed has come through the mobile phone. <P>SOLUTION: An optical notifying unit 1 equipped with a light emitting means 3 using LED elements, electric bulbs, or a liquid crystal display lamp enabled to illuminate in various colors and a timer switch means 4 in which the time when a current begins to be output to the light emitting means 3 is set and which outputs the current to the light emitting means 3 at the notification set time is mounted on the mobile phone P. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an optical notification system using a mobile phone that can notify a scheduled time for executing various schedules by an optical form.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are various sound notification systems using electronic sounds and buzzer sounds to reliably notify a user that the scheduled time for executing various schedules has been reached.

Conventionally, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example, a count value of a timer circuit that counts a call time starting from a communication start signal of a mobile phone is compared with a preset notification time, and the notification time In response to the above, there is a technique for visually informing a caller of a call time by outputting a light emitter attached to a mobile phone.
JP 2003-250014 A

  However, conventional sound notification systems using electronic sounds and buzzer sounds cannot provide added value such as fun and enjoyment alone.

  In addition, the conventional technology disclosed in Patent Document 1 is configured to visually notify the caller of the call time during use of the mobile phone, and the mobile phone can be used without using the mobile phone. On the other hand, the fact that the scheduled time for executing various schedules has been reached cannot be notified by the optical form.

  Therefore, the present invention was created in view of the existing circumstances as described above, and allows the mobile phone to easily notify the mobile phone that the scheduled time for executing one schedule has been reached. Further, it is an object of the present invention to provide an optical alarm system using a mobile phone that can sufficiently provide fun and enjoyment that cannot be obtained by a conventional alarm system using an electronic sound or buzzer sound.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, in the present invention, the light emitting means using either an LED element or a light bulb or a liquid crystal display lamp that can emit light in various colors, and a time for starting to output current to the light emitting means are set. The mobile phone is equipped with an optical alarm comprising timer switch means for outputting a current to the light emitting means when the notification set time is reached.

  The timer switch means includes a current output circuit section for supplying current to the light emitting means, a timer circuit section having an ON-OFF switch that can be set by a user at a desired time so as to set a time for starting output of the current, And an output control circuit unit that controls the operation of the current output circuit unit to output a current to the light emitting unit when a time-up signal corresponding to the notification set time is output from the timer unit.

  A transmitter for transmitting an infrared signal or a radio wave signal, a timer switch means for setting a time for starting an output for activating the transmitter, and for activating the transmitter for output when the notification set time is reached A power source, a light emitting means using either an LED element or a light bulb or a liquid crystal display lamp that can emit light in various colors, and a signal from the transmitter of the mobile phone And a receiving device that emits light from the light emitting means is mounted on an accessory such as a pendant, a ring, a bracelet, a brooch, a badge, or an accessory of a watch.

  The receiving device uses a non-contact type ID tag that operates by receiving infrared rays or radio waves.

  The light emitting means is configured to be able to change the color of light according to a plurality of types of notification contents.

  According to the present invention, the mobile phone can easily notify the mobile phone that the scheduled time for executing one schedule has been reached, and further notify by means of an acoustic form such as a conventional electronic sound or buzzer sound. It is possible to provide fun and fun that cannot be obtained with the system.

  That is, the light notification system using the mobile phone according to the present invention has a light emitting means by any one of an LED element or a light bulb or a liquid crystal display lamp that can emit light in various colors, and a time for starting to output current to the light emitting means. Since the light alarm device comprising the timer switch means for outputting the current to the light emitting means when the notification setting time is reached is mounted on the mobile phone, one of the various schedules of the day It is possible to reliably notify the user of the arrival of a preset time for executing one schedule by the light emitted from the mobile phone. For example, you have reached the scheduled time, such as the time to eat a snack, the time to eat, the time to attend a cram school, the time to watch the desired TV program, the time to go to school, the time to practice the piano, the time to call the other party This can be easily notified to the user by light.

  This timer switch means includes a current output circuit section for supplying current to the light emitting means, and a timer circuit section having an ON-OFF switch that can be set by a user at a desired time so as to set a time for starting output of the current; And an output control circuit unit for controlling the operation of the current output circuit unit to output a current to the light emitting unit when a time-up signal corresponding to the notification set time is output from the timer unit, so that the cost is low. Thus, a light notification system having a reliable timer switch in a mobile phone can be obtained. In addition, since the timer circuit unit includes an ON-OFF switch that can be set by the user at a desired time, a predetermined time can be set easily and quickly.

  In addition, a transmitter that transmits infrared signals or radio wave signals, and a timer switch that sets the time to start output for transmitting the transmitter, and activates the transmitter when the notification set time is reached. A transmitter comprising: a power source; a light source using an LED element or a light bulb or a liquid crystal display lamp capable of emitting light in various colors; and a transmitter of the mobile phone The receiver that emits the light-emitting means in response to the signal is mounted on an accessory such as a pendant, a ring, a bracelet, a brooch, a badge, or an accessory of a watch.・ Even if it is in a bag or pocket of clothes, the scheduled time will be reached due to the light emitted from various accessories. It is possible to reliably inform the wearer that.

  Since the receiver uses a non-contact type ID tag that operates by receiving infrared rays or radio waves, the light emitting means can easily emit light by a remote signal transmitted at a scheduled time from the transmitter of the mobile phone. . Further, the non-contact type ID tag is a passive type that does not require a power source, and power is taken in from the mobile phone side using radio waves or electromagnetic induction as a medium, so that the power source of the light emitting means can be eliminated.

  Since the light emitting means can change the color of light according to the types of a plurality of notification contents, it is possible to produce various light effects accompanying the light notification. It can give the same fun and enjoyment as a light artistic or electric lighting toy for children.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Reference numeral 1 shown in the figure denotes an optical alarm that constitutes the optical alarm system according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the alarm device 1 is an external type, for example, a slot card type, in which the light emitting means 3 and the timer switch means 4 are incorporated so that they can be connected to the interface R at the lower edge of the mobile phone P. Is formed. As the power source 2, a charging battery built in the mobile phone P is used.

  Instead of the light alarm device 1 being a slot card type external type, the light alarm device 1 may be incorporated in the mobile phone P itself at the manufacturing stage. In this case, the setting operation can be performed while viewing the display unit of the mobile phone P with the key of the mobile phone P according to a predetermined protocol.

  The light alarm 1 includes a light emitting means 3 such as an LED element, a light bulb such as a bean lamp, or a liquid crystal display lamp. When the timer setting means 4 reaches the notification setting time, a current is supplied to the light emitting means 3. The light is output and emitted.

  Further, the light alarm 1 is provided with an ON-OFF switch (8, 9, 10) and a display means 11 such as a 7-segment LED or a liquid crystal display so that the user can set at a desired time. The time setting operation by the timer circuit 6 can be easily confirmed.

  The light emitting means 3 can arbitrarily change the color of light such as blue or pink according to the type of notification. Further, for example, a light emitter that emits light in two or more types may be provided as the light emitting means 3, and light emission of various colors by the light emitter may be performed in a timely manner. The light emitting means 3 may be used in combination with sound notification means (not shown).

Next, an example of a specific configuration of the optical alarm 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the light alarm 1 is generally constituted by a light emitting means 3, a timer switch means 4, and a display means 11. The timer switch means 4 sets a time for starting the output of the current from the power source 2 of the mobile phone P to the light emitting means 3, and causes the light source 2 to output a current when the notification set time is reached. is there.

  The timer switch unit 4 includes a current output circuit unit 5 for causing a current from the power source 2 of the mobile phone P to flow through the light emitting unit 3, a timer circuit unit 6 for setting a time for starting output of the current, and a timer circuit. An output control circuit unit 7 for controlling the operation of the current output circuit unit 5 to output a current from the power source 2 to the light emitting means 3 when a time-up signal corresponding to the notification set time is output from the unit 6 Has been.

  Further, for example, a current time setting button 8, a current output time setting button 9, a reset button 10, etc. are connected to the timer circuit unit 6 by an ON-OFF switch structure so that the user can set a desired time. The timer circuit 6 is provided with, for example, a liquid crystal type display means 11 so that these time setting operations can be easily confirmed.

  As the timer circuit unit 6, for example, a minute / second countout detection circuit, a start / stop control circuit using a NAND gate SR type flip-flop, a NE555-1 second clock oscillator, a clock gate circuit, a drive circuit, a relay drive circuit, and the like are known. A circuit mechanism may be adopted. Note that the present invention is not limited to these circuit mechanisms. Further, the entire configuration of the timer switch means 4 is only an example for embodying the present invention, and it is needless to say that other circuit types may be adopted without being limited thereto.

Next, an example of use and operation of the best mode configured as described above will be described.
First, as shown in FIG. 1, the optical alarm 1 is connected to the interface R at the lower edge of the mobile phone P.

  Then, after resetting the light alarm device 1 by the operation of the reset button 10, the setting operation of the current time setting button 8 and the setting operation of the current output time setting button 9 are performed while viewing the display unit 11.

  When the scheduled time is reached, as shown in FIG. 2, a time-up signal corresponding to the notification set time is output from the timer circuit unit 6 of the optical alarm 1, and the output control circuit unit 7 is activated. This output control circuit unit 7, the operation of the current output circuit unit 5 is controlled to output light from the power source 2 to the light emitting means 3 to emit light. Thereby, it is surely notified to the user by the light emitted from the light alarm 1 attached to the mobile phone P that a preset time for executing one of the various schedules of the day has been reached. Is done.

  In addition, since the color of light is changed according to various types of schedules, various notification contents can be identified by the color sense of the light emitting means 3 that emits light.

  3 and 4 show another embodiment of the light notification system according to the present invention. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the light notification system in the present embodiment includes an external type, for example, a slot card type frequency transmitter 21 connected to the interface R at the lower edge of the mobile phone P. .

  As shown in FIG. 4, the frequency transmitter 21 is set with a transmitter 22 for transmitting an infrared signal or a radio wave signal, and a time for starting output for operating the transmitter 22 for transmission. The timer switch means 4 is incorporated so as to cause the transmission unit 22 to perform a transmission output operation when the notification set time is reached.

  The timer switch means 4 corresponds to the notification setting time from the current output circuit unit 5 for operating the transmission unit 22 to perform transmission output operation, the timer circuit unit 6 for setting the time for starting the output of the current, and the timer circuit unit 6 The output control circuit unit 7 controls the operation of the current output circuit unit 5 to operate the transmission unit 22 for transmission output when the time-up signal is output.

  Further, for example, a current time setting button 8, a current output time setting button 9, a reset button 10, etc. are connected to the timer circuit unit 6 by an ON-OFF switch structure so that the user can set a desired time. The timer circuit 6 is provided with, for example, a liquid crystal type display means 11 so that these time setting operations can be easily confirmed.

  Of course, instead of using the slot card type external type frequency transmission device 21 as the optical notification system, the frequency transmission device 21 may be built in the mobile phone P itself in the manufacturing stage. In this case, the setting operation can be performed while viewing the display unit of the mobile phone P with the key of the mobile phone P according to a predetermined protocol.

  Then, the signal from the power source 2, the light emitting means 3 using either an LED element or a light bulb or a liquid crystal display lamp that can emit light in various colors, and the signal from the transmitter 22 of the frequency transmitter 21 attached to the mobile phone P are received. For example, a frequency receiving device 23 that uses a non-contact type ID tag that operates by receiving infrared rays or radio waves, for receiving light emission means 3, for example, accessories such as pendants, rings, bracelets, brooches, badges, or watches It is mounted on any of the jewelry S (see FIG. 3).

  At this time, by setting the non-contact ID tag as a passive type that does not require a power source, power can be taken in from the mobile phone P side using radio waves or electromagnetic induction as a medium, thereby eliminating the need for the power source 2 of the light emitting means 3. be able to.

Next, an example of use and operation of another embodiment configured as described above will be described.
First, as shown in FIG. 3, the frequency transmission device 21 is connected to the interface R at the lower edge of the mobile phone P.

  Then, after resetting the frequency transmission device 21 by operating the reset button 10, the setting operation of the current time setting button 8 and the setting operation of the current output time setting button 9 are performed while viewing the display unit 11. Put the phone P in a bag, bag, or pocket of clothes.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 4, when the scheduled time is reached, a time-up signal corresponding to the notification set time is output from the timer circuit unit 6 of the frequency transmission device 21, and the output control circuit unit 7 is operated. This output control circuit The unit 7 controls the operation of the current output circuit unit 5 to transmit an infrared signal or a radio wave signal from the transmitter 22.

  On the other hand, the infrared signal or the radio wave signal transmitted from the transmitter 22 is received by the frequency receiver 23 mounted on the accessory S, and a current is output from the power source 2 to the light emitting means 3 to emit light. Thus, the fact that the preset time for executing one of the various schedules of the day has been reached is indicated by the light emitted from the accessory S via the remote signal from the mobile phone P. To be surely notified.

It is a perspective view which shows the use condition of the optical alerting | reporting system in the best form for implementing this invention. It is a block diagram which similarly shows an example of the circuit block of a light alarm. It is a perspective view which shows the use condition of the optical alerting | reporting system in the other example which implements this invention. It is a block diagram of the circuit block of the light alarm device in another example similarly.

Explanation of symbols

P mobile phone R interface S accessory 1 light alarm 2 power source 3 light emitting means 4 timer switch means 5 current output circuit section 6 timer circuit section 7 output control circuit section 8 current time setting button 9 current output time setting button 10 reset button 11 Display means 21 Frequency transmitter 22 Transmitter 23 Frequency receiver

Claims (5)

  Set the light emitting means by either LED elements or light bulbs or liquid crystal display lamps that can emit light in various colors and the time to start outputting current to the light emitting means, and when the notification setting time is reached, the current is supplied to the light emitting means. An optical alarm system using a mobile phone, characterized in that an optical alarm comprising a timer switch means for outputting is mounted on the mobile phone.   The timer switch means includes a current output circuit section for supplying current to the light emitting means, a timer circuit section having an ON-OFF switch that can be set by a user at a desired time so as to set a time for starting output of the current, 2. The output control circuit unit according to claim 1, further comprising an output control circuit unit that controls the operation of the current output circuit unit to output a current to the light emitting unit when a time-up signal corresponding to the notification set time is output from the timer unit. An optical alarm system using a mobile phone.   A transmitter for transmitting an infrared signal or a radio wave signal, a timer switch means for setting a time for starting an output for activating the transmitter, and for activating the transmitter for output when the notification set time is reached A power source, a light emitting means using either an LED element or a light bulb or a liquid crystal display lamp that can emit light in various colors, and a signal from the transmitter of the mobile phone Receiving device that emits light from the light-emitting means and mounted on an accessory such as a pendant, a ring, a bracelet, a brooch, a badge, or an accessory of a watch. system.   4. The optical notification system using a mobile phone according to claim 3, wherein the receiving device uses a non-contact ID tag that operates by receiving infrared rays or radio waves.   The light notification system using the mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the light emitting means can change a color of light according to a plurality of types of notification contents.

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